Sur 0–100 km/h, Q3 Sportback gagne (8,95 s vs 9,20 s).
Performance comparison
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| Q3 Sportback | X2 sDrive18d F39 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,95 s−0,25 s | 9,20 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,69 s−0,03 s | 16,72 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 30,71 s | 30,59 s+0,12 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 207 km/h+1 km/h | 206 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 10,40 kg/hp | 10,00 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | Q3 Sportback | X2 sDrive18d F39 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,85 s | 1,97 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3,14 s | 3,36 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6,10 s | 6,40 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,95 s | 9,20 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 13,43 s | 12,93 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 25,68 s | 24,98 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 64,35 s | 65,87 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,69 s | 16,72 stight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 30,71 s | 30,59 stight gap |
| Top speed | 207 km/h | 206 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 250 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 560 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Q3 Sportback | |
| Gearbox | 7-stufige S tronic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 500 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | X2 sDrive18d | |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual (8-speed Steptronic) |
Off the line, the Q3 Sportback hits 100 km/h in 8.95 s versus 9.20 s for the Bmw X2 sDrive18d. At this point, the Q3 Sportback leads by 0.25 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Q3 Sportback is doing 108 km/h against 110 km/h for the Bmw X2 sDrive18d. The gap is 0.16 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Q3 Sportback crosses the line in 16.68 s versus 16.72 s. The 0.03 s gap represents roughly 1 m of track
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. Past 400 metres, both rivals hit the same electronic ceiling at 206 km/h. Neither can claw back ground through top speed — the outcome hinges on the acceleration curve between 100 and 206 km/h.
At 1,000 metres, the Bmw X2 sDrive18d finishes in 30.58 s versus 30.71 s. The 0.12 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the Q3 Sportback and the Bmw X2 sDrive18d are governed to 207 km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold — an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (10.40 kg/hp vs 10.00 kg/hp) and transmission (Unknown vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 15.86 seconds. The 0.25 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, Q3 Sportback gagne (8,95 s vs 9,20 s).
Q3 Sportback passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 8,95 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Q3 Sportback : 150 hp, ratio 10,40 kg/hp. X2 sDrive18d F39 : 150 hp, ratio 10,00 kg/hp.
Q3 Sportback : 207 km/h. X2 sDrive18d F39 : 206 km/h.